Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 3.8% higher than in Calgary (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 11.4% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 30.7% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 9.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 2.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 5.0% higher than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 95.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +26.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.88 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +12.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.26 C$ | 5.46 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.82 C$ | 2.79 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.66 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -13.5 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.77 C$ | 3.92 C$ | +41.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.30 C$ | 3.41 C$ | +3.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.94 C$ | 2.43 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.64 C$ | 4.80 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.29 C$ | 8.85 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.23 C$ | 7.88 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.87 C$ | 10.49 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.78 C$ | 2.54 C$ | -8.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.75 C$ | -8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.69 C$ | 2.35 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.60 C$ | 1.54 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.64 C$ | 3.41 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.45 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.92 C$ | 3.45 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.41 C$ | 4.26 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.40 C$ | +2.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 118.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +32.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 C$ | 1.42 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,815.66 C$ | 29,578.80 C$ | -0.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 272.73 C$ | 179.68 C$ | -34.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 59.76 C$ | 52.82 C$ | -11.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 85.07 C$ | 71.33 C$ | -16.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 71.55 C$ | 77.59 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 66.67 C$ | 29.33 C$ | -56.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 17.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,098.00 C$ | 1,446.58 C$ | +31.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,833.33 C$ | 24,974.54 C$ | +14.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 81.46 C$ | 80.34 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 61.19 C$ | 54.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 119.27 C$ | 116.69 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 146.19 C$ | 154.13 C$ | +5.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,873.18 C$ | 2,369.65 C$ | +26.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,575.10 C$ | 2,089.90 C$ | +32.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,958.50 C$ | 3,856.93 C$ | +30.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,474.29 C$ | 3,294.81 C$ | +33.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 488.37 C$ | 1,108.96 C$ | +127.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 407.68 C$ | 940.94 C$ | +130.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,157.32 C$ | 4,861.82 C$ | +16.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.17 | 4.41 | -14.8 % |
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